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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.51, 645.23 and 270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.51, 645.23 and 270.98 is: 373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.51 : 645.23 = 270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.51/645.23 = 270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.51x = 645.23 × 270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.51x = 174,839.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,839.84/467.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.98

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